Kim Kardashian Sends Pulses Racing with Allure Cover

Kim Kardashian’s editorial spread and interview for the March issue of Allure magazine has attracted criticism. Industry insiders at The Fashion Spot have condemned the steamy photographs as more suitable for a down market men’s magazine.

“My first thought was ‘YUCK’ and I don’t mind Kim (I’ll take her over Parisite any day),” wrote Label Basher. “I get a men’s mag feel not beauty. They really missed the mark with this one.”

Kokobombon posted, “WTH?! She doesn’t look ‘natural’ but sick… and again this woman? Are there not any actresses out there trying to promote their movies?”

Urban Stylin was a little more positive, “I actually don’t mind it. She looks natural but you can still see that she has great skin and hair without the makeup.”

The criticism is justified. Allure is marketed towards high end fashion consumers and there is nothing sophisticated nor chic about these pictures. Why can’t Kim ‘reinvent’ herself as a well dressed woman instead of a sex toy?